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Public Speaking Anxiety (PSA)

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nervousness experienced when we know we have to communicate publicly to an audience

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Communication Apprehension (CA)

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nervousness extending into essential speaking tasks such as answering a question in class, meeting new people, or voicing an opinion

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Performance Vizualization

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imagine positive scenarios and personal success speaking in front of an audience

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Oratory

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speaking from memory; speech is prepared as a manuscript and then committed to memory

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Impromptu Speaking

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situations where you speak to an audience without any warning or preparation

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Extemporaneous Speaking

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plan the content, organization, and delivery well in advance, but speak from an outline of key words or phrases

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Monotone

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speaking at one pitch level

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Speaking Rate

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how fast or slow you speak

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Pronunciation

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correct formation of word sounds

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Articulation

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clarity and forcefulness with which the sounds are made

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Mumbling

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speaking softly and running words together

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Scanning

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making brief eye-contact with everyone in an audience

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Posture

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the position of your arms and legs and how you carry your body